Common & Uncommon Spices

There are many different types of spices, encompassing a wide range of flavors, aromas, and uses. Chefs everywhere have their common & uncommon spices. Experts can broadly categorize spices by their flavor profiles (e.g., sweet, savory, pungent, bitter), the part of the plant they come from (seeds, fruits, barks, etc.), or by their botanical classification. Common spices used in cooking include salt, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and paprika. Other popular spices are cloves, cardamom, cayenne pepper, oregano, basil, and bay leaves. Chefs frequently use most spices in this category in various cuisines around the globe.

Common spices and their uses vary widely, with each spice offering a unique flavor profile and culinary application. Some ingredients, for example, add flavor in baking, like cinnamon and nutmeg. While others, such as cumin and coriander, are staples in savory dishes. Chefs use black pepper, a versatile spice, in virtually every cuisine. For the sake of argument, we categorize uncommon spices as specialty spices that chefs do not use every day. In the culinary arts, a spice is any seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance. They come in a form primarily used for flavoring or coloring food. People distinguish spices from herbs, which are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants. Cooks use each for flavoring or as a garnish.

Common & Uncommon Spices Differentiation

Depending on where you live globally, common spices flavor that region’s dishes. Most people genuinely accept that Black Pepper is the ‘king of spices’ and rightfully so. Unlike its perennial companion, salt, which is easily available in any nook and corner of the world. Black pepper owes its origins to Kerala – a state in South India. For Chefs, one of the most highly prized and exotic spices is Cardamom or Elettaria Cardamomum Maton. For this reason, it rightly deserves the name “queen of spices”. People also commonly refer to it as the “green cardamom” or the “true cardamom,” and it belongs to the family of ginger.

We have many of the common & uncommon spices in our store. Glass jars are an excellent choice for storing spices. That is because they are non-reactive, won’t absorb odors, and allow you to see the contents of the jar. They’re also environmentally friendly and reusable, reducing waste in your kitchen. We ship all spices in this category in glass jars for maximum freshness. The best way to store spices is in airtight containers in a cool, dark, and dry place. Keeping them away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture helps preserve their validity. This helps preserve their flavor and potency. Clicking the button below will take you directly to the everyday spices in our store. We have 60+ unique spices in our store, and our goal is to make it easier to keep your cabinet well stocked.

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